Alpine Slide Summer

Terrific. Goes fast and you are in control. Very exciting even if you aren’t a kid.

I have to agree with previous reviews. We have been going to the Alpine Slide every year since I was a little kid and have always enjoyed it. LOVE the revitalized area with all the activities for kids and the nice lodge where you can go in and grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee, or what have you. What I’m NOT a fan of is the price. $ 15 a ride? Seriously? And no discounts for purchasing more than 1 ride. This seems steep, even for a tourist attraction. I was only able to purchase one ride due to cost and unfortunately although I thought I left plenty of time between the rider in front of me before starting down the slide, I caught up to her within about 15 seconds and very slowly made my way down the slide. It was very disappointing and I wish they would designate the slides by speed again so you don’t end up blowing $ 15 on a slow, less-​than-​thrilling ride. My niece had the same experience. The girl in front of her went so slow that she literally stopped to pick flowers on the track. You definitely don’t get what you pay for here anymore, but I know for many people like myself, they have gone here since they were young and will always come back for at least one ride while they are in town.

A little pricy but fun. Don’t bother with the slow lane if you’re even a tiny bit daring. Nice views of Denver from the lift. The three ride ticket is going to be enough for most people. Figure an hour if there are no lines.

Fun stuff with great views.
I’ve had a blast each time I’ve come up here. I dig this slide much more than the one at Heritage Square.
Prices aren’t great, but they’re bearable if you splurge for the all day pass.
All in all, a good, family-​friendly summertime activity. Thumbs up!

ALPINE SLIDE. SO. MUCH. FUN.
So, no doubt, with that opener, you are wondering why only three stars? Well, I’ll tell you, but first the good news.
The alpine slide at Winter Park is a lot of fun!!! It’s REALLY fun for kids and since I have such fond memories of it as a kid, it is still REALLY fun for me. Is it that much fun for most adults? Well, I’m not sure. I know my hubby says it makes for an uncomfy sensation in the nut region… what can I say, clearly not an issue for me and since we have girls, I can’t say if other males have the same experience.
Recently took my young ladies here, hubby opted to watch from the viewing platform. The 10 and 8 yr olds had no problem riding solo, and as it turns out, neither did my 5 ½ yr old. The almost 3 rode w/​me. All of them love love loved it. The chair lift ride up is slightly scary and an adventure in itself for the young kids and the slide down is icing on the proverbial cake. There is a slow and fast lane and you should take care in which you pick because, as my oldest found out, if you don’t descend the mountain at a crazy break neck speed on the fast side, you will have a line of disgruntled slide riders hot on your tail grumbling away, rude! So, if it’s your first ride of the season or period, take the slow lane for the first run and you’ll be less likely to piss people off.
ok ok, now to the reason for only 3 stars. So we get to the bottom, the kiddos are all smiles and they all say, let’s go again! Then I get to be the Debbie Downer that says, nope, that was it, it’s too freakin expensive to go more than once, sorry kiddos! C’mon people, $ 15 for one ride??? Seriously? Yes, I know it’s my own fault for having lots of kids, but geez, help a mother out, that’s too much! So, $ 15 for 6yrs and up and $ 5 for 5yrs and under. They also have an all day pass option that was a steal at $ 49 (could you hear the sarcasm there?). Maybe I’m just a cheap old miser but this felt very pricey for what is, in the end, a slide. Now for the all day pass this also includes other attractions. They have one of those bungee trampoline thingy’s and also a super lame mini golf course… and maybe something else, not sure.
Bottom line, you should def go, just prep for price gouging!